2003 FORD MUSTANG oil capacity

SPECIFICATIONS
a
In- vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to
6.4- 14.3- mm (1/4- 9/16-in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
SECTION 205-
02A: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 7.5-Inch Ring
Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop
Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubes and Sealers
SAE 80W-
90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-
80W90- QL WSP-
M2C197- A Premium Long-
Life Grease XG -1-C ESA-
M1C75- B Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-
A ESR-
M99C56- A High Temperature Nickel Anti-
Sieze Lubricant
F6AZ- 9L494- AA ESE-
M124A- A Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-
19554-CA ESB-
M4G92- A Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-
AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 Lubricant Fill Level Checks
Approximate axle fill capacity
a 1.54-1.66-
liters (3.25-3.50- pints)
6.4-14.3- mm (1/4-9/16- in) below the bottom of
the fill hole Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum ring gear back face runout 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Differential side gear thrust washer thickness 0.762 mm -
0.813 mm (0.030 in - 0.032 in) Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness 0.762 mm -
0.813 mm (0.030 in - 0.032 in) Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Ring gear backlash 0.203 mm-
0.381 mm
(0.008 in- 0.015 in)
[(0.305 mm- 0.381 mm
(0.012 in- 0.015 in) preferred] Variation between teeth maximum backlash 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Pinion flange runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the differential case 30 22 —
Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange 112 83 —
Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing 44 32 —
Oil filler plug 30 22 —
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-
1.5 — 8-
14 Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-
3.3 — 16-
29 Adapter for 205-
S127 2.2 — 20 Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP WSS-
M2C153- H Gasket and Trim Adhesive F3AZ-19B508-
AA ESE-
M2G52- A Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-
A WSK-
M2G350- A2 Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-
EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-
RA WSE-
M5B392- A Engine
Displacement 3.8L
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 96.8325 mm (3.81 in)
Stroke 86.0 mm (3.39 in)
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-
6 Oil pressure (hot 2,500 rpm) 40-
125 psi Oil capacity 5 quarts w/filter change
Compression ratio —
Cylinder Head and Valve Train
Cylinder head gasket surface flatness 0.18 mm (0.007 in)
Combustion chamber volume 61.5-
64.5 cc Valve arrangement (front to rear) —
Valve guide bore diameter 7.015-
7.044 mm (0.276- 0.277 in) Valve stem diameter —
intake 6.955-
6.988 mm (0.2738- 0.2751 in) Valve stem diameter —
exhaust 6.929-
6.962 mm (0.2728- 0.2741 in) Valve stem diameter —
oversize (intake) 9.075-
9.055 mm (0.3573- 0.3565 in) Valve stem diameter —
oversize (exhaust) 9.063-
9.043 mm (0.3568- 0.3560 in) Valve stem diameter —
oversize (intake) 9.456-
9.436 mm (0.3723- 0.3715 in) Valve stem diameter —
oversize (exhaust) 9.444-
9.424 mm (0.3718- 0.3710 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — intake 0.020-
0.069 mm (0.045- 0.090 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — exhaust 0.038-
0.083 mm (0.0015- 0.0033 in) Valve head diameter —
intake 47.27 mm (1.86 in)
Valve head diameter —
exhaust 37.1 mm (1.46 in)
Valve face runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Valve face angle 45.675 degrees
Valve seat width 1.5-
2.0 mm (0.06- 0.08 in) Valve seat runout (T.I.R.) 0.076 mm (0.003 in) Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-
EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Premium Engine Coolant VC-
4A,
VC- 5 in Oregon, CXC- 10 in Canada ESE-
M97B44- A Super Premium 5W-
20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-
M2C153- H Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-
B WSK-
M2G351- A6 Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-
RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Engine
Displacement 4.6L (2V) (281 CID)
Number of cylinders 8
Bore 90.2 mm (3.55 in)
Stroke 90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-
8 Oil pressure (hot 1,500 rpm) 138-
310 kPa (20- 45 psi) Oil capacity
6.25 ±
0.25 quarts a Compression ratio 9.37:1 (+0.61/-
0.46) Cylinder Head and Valve Train
Combustion chamber volume
43.9 ±
1.5 cm 3 Valve arrangement (front to rear) —
LH b E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I
Valve arrangement (front to rear) —
RH b I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E
Valve guide bore diameter 7.015-
7.044 mm (0.2762- 0.2773 in) Valve stem diameter 6.975-
6.995 mm (0.2754- 0.2746 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — intake 0.020-
0.069 mm (0.00078- 0.00272 in) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance — exhaust 0.046-
0.095 mm (0.0018- 0.0037 in) Valve head diameter —
intake 44.37-
44.63 mm (1.75- 1.76 in) Valve head diameter —
exhaust 35.88-
36.14 mm (1.41- 1.43 in) Valve face runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Valve face angle 45.5 degrees
Valve seat width 1.3-
1.5 mm (0.051- 0.060 in) Valve seat runout (T.I.R.) Recommended 0.025 mm (0.001 in) max. 0.050
mm (0.002 in) Valve seat angle 45 degrees
Valve spring free length (approx.) 51.77-
54.97 mm (2.04- 2.16 in) Valve spring squareness 2 degrees
Valve spring compression pressure 720.0-
800.0 N @ 28.80 mm (161.9 lb @ 1.13 in) Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-
A
(In Oregon VC- 5, In Canada CXC- 10) ESE-
M97B44- A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A
(In Oregon VC-7- B) WSS-
M97B51- A1 SAE 5W-
20 Engine Premium Synthetic Blend Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP WSS-
M2C153- H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-
EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-
A WSK-
M2G350- A2 Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-
B WSK-
M2G351- A6 Engine
Displacement 4.6L (4V) (281 CID)
Number of cylinders 8
Bore 90.2 mm (3.55 in)
Stroke 90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-
8 Oil pressure 138-310 kPa
Oil capacity
6 ±
0.25 a Compression ratio 8.5:1
Cylinder Head and Valve Train
Cylinder head gasket surface flatness 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) max. overall
Combustion chamber volume 52.6 ±
0.5 cm Valve arrangement (front to rear)
b
Intake (left hand): S-P-S-P-S-P-S-P
Valve arrangement (front to rear)
Exhaust (left hand): E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E
Valve arrangement (front to rear)
Intake (right hand): P-S-P-S-P-S-P-S
Valve arrangement (front to rear)
Exhaust (right hand): E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E
Valve guide bore diameter 7.015-
7.044 mm (0.2762- 0.2773 in) Valve stem diameter—
intake 6.975-
6.995 mm (0.2754- 0.2746 inch) Valve stem diameter—
exhaust 6.949-
6.970 mm (0.2744- 0.2736 inch) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance— intake 0.020-
0.069 mm (0.00078- 0.00272 inch) Valve stem-
to-guide clearance— exhaust 0.046-
0.094 mm (0.0018- 0.0037 in) Valve head diameter—
intake 37 mm (1.46 inch) Klj . 1 ba
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a
Newly Installed— Refers to the condition of the "NEW" drive belt before the engine has made no more
than one rotation and before the belt has had a chance to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.
c P=Primary, S=Secondary, E=Exhaust
d Time necessary for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in
tappet.
e Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder block.
f 0.050 Undersize— add 0.025 to standard thickness.
g Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total
difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
h Cylinder Bore Diameter
Red— 90.200-90.213
Blue— 90.213-90.226
Yellow— 90.226-90.239 ·
Coded Red 1 90.167-
90.188 mm (3.299- 3.5505 inch) ·
Coded Blue 2 90.180-
90.195 mm (3.5504- 3.5510 inch) ·
Coded Yellow 3 90.198-
90.208 mm Coated Piston-
to-Bore Clearance -
0.010/+0.026 mm (- 0.0003937/+0.0010236 inch) Pin Bore Diameter 21.9985-
22.0025 mm (0.866081- 0.866238 inch) Ring Groove Width
·
Compression (Top) 1.230-
1.250 mm (0.484- 0.0492 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 1.520-
1.540 mm (0.05984- 0.06062 inch) ·
Oil Ring 3.030-
3.055mm Piston Pin
·
Length 61.601-
62.030 mm (2.42523- 2.44212 inch) ·
Diameter 22.0005-
22.0030 mm (0.8661596- 0.8662581
inch) Pin to Piston Fit
j -
0.0045/+0.002 mm (- 0.000177/+0.0000787 inch) Pin to Rod Clearance
·
Standard 0.004-
0.0175 mm (0.000157- 0.00689 inch) ·
Service Limit 0.035 mm (0.001378 inch)
Oil Ring 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
·
Side Clearance .075
-.1000 mm (.0030 -.0040 inch) ·
Compression (Top) 0.0090-
0.0235 mm (0.000354- 0.000925 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 0.030-
0.080 mm (0.00118- 0.00315 inch) ·
Oil Ring Snug Fit
Ring Gap
k ·
Compression (Top) .150
-.300 mm (.006- 0.0018 inch) ·
Compression (Bottom) 0.300-
0.550 mm (0.0018- 0.0022 inch) ·
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.15-
0.66 mm (0.00591- 0.02598 inch) Piston Rings
·
Ring Gap ·
Compression (Top) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
·
Compression (Bottom) 1.00 mm (0.03937 inch) MAX
·
Service Limit 1.15 mm (0.04528 inch) MAX
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Capacity (Quarts U.S.)
6 ±
0.25 l Klj . 4 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling
system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of
the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine is cooled, then
wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been
released, turn and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the
coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly.
NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty
or contaminated coolant should be drained and filled with new coolant.
1. Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one half turn counterclockwise or the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop. When the pressure
is released, remove the pressure relief cap/radiator cap.
2. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. If equipped, disconnect the coolant return hose at the fluid cooler. Open the draincock and drain the engine coolant.
zClose the radiator draincock.
Filling — 3.8L
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant VC -7-A (in Oregon VC -7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the
system. Do not mix coolant types.
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency,
and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these
protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level
in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and deionized water. SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
A1 Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling
system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of
the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then
wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been released,
(still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
CAUTION: The coolant must be recovered in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the
coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly and replaced.
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant VC -4-A (in Oregon VC- 5, in Canada CXC- 10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESE- M97B44- A (green color). Others are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
VC -7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the
cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty
or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the lower hose from the intercooler radiator and allow the coolant to drain.
Filling and Bleeding
CAUTION: Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency
and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these
protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level
in the degas bottle.
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant VC -4-A (in Oregon VC- 5, in Canada CXC- 10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESE- M97B44- A (green color). Others are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
VC -7-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the
cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
NOTE: When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean, drinkable
water. SECTION 303-
03B: Supercharger Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Transmission Draining and Filling
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. zPosition a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
2. Clean and install the drain plug.
3. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.
Remove the filler plug.
4. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid. zTransmission capacity is 3.9 liters (4.1 quarts).
SECTION 308-
03C: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T56 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX DEXRON III® Klj . 1 ba
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